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[か(下)·いん(院)]
kain
noun

English Meaning(s) for 下院

noun
  1. lower house; lower legislative chamber
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Definition and Synonyms for 下院

Us House the lower legislative house of the United States Congress
Synonyms: 下院

Meanings for each kanji in 下院

» below; down; descend; give; low; inferior
» Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school

Categories 下院 is a member of

House an official assembly having legislative powers
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Sample Sentences for 下院

The Representative said he will put a brake on spending.
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When the scandal broke, the Congressman's constituents were seething.
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We elected him as our Representative.
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The British Parliament is divided into the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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The Congressmen rammed the bill through committee.
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